Baseball Prospectus: Articles Tagged When Life Throws You A Curveballhttp://www.baseballprospectus.com/tag/When Life Throws You A Curveball/
BP Unfiltered: Good Advice About Baseball and Good Advice About Life by <a class='author' href="/author/sam_miller/">Sam Miller</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=17503
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=17503What you should do when life throws you a curveball.Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:47:00 -0700Prospects Will Break Your Heart: Spring Training Diary, Days 15 and 16 by <a class='author' href="/author/jason_parks/">Jason Parks</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=16211
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=16211Though prospecting involves looking to the future, Jason uses his time in Arizona to look to his past, as well. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700Future Shock: Detroit Tigers Top 11 Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=16098
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=16098After Jacob Turner, the Tigers have very few impact prospectsFri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800Future Shock: New York Mets Top 11 Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15813
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15813A once-barren Mets system is beginning to look much better under Sandy AldersonTue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800Future Shock: Rockies Top 11 Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15780
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15780The Rockies' farm system could soon help the team to get back into contention in the NL West. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:17:00 -0800Future Shock: Royals Top 11 Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15555
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15555Even after a ton of graduations to the majors, the Royals can still top the prospect charts. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 23:54:00 -0800Future Shock: Astros Top 11 Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15385
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15385Trades have bolstered Houston's system, but it still leaves a lot to be desired.Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:00:00 -0700World Series Prospectus: The Midwest Showdown by <a class='author' href="/author/bp/">Baseball Prospectus</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15327
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15327Sizing up every facet of each contender in this season's Fall Classic.Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:00:00 -0700Prospects Will Break Your Heart: Positional Primacy: Left-Handed Pitchers by <a class='author' href="/author/jason_parks/">Jason Parks</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=14185
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=14185One prospect dominates the present and future of lefty pitching, while another southpaw is falling off the wagon. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 06:00:00 -0700Spitballing: Cracking the Scouting Code by <a class='author' href="/author/jeremy_greenhouse/">Jeremy Greenhouse</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=13693
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=13693The mysterious art of scouting needn't defy analysis, as long as ratings are applied consistently.Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:00:00 -0700Prospectus Q&A: Coco Crisp by <a class='author' href="/author/david_laurila/">David Laurila</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=13053
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=13053The former Red Sox outfielder explains his side of the brawl he was in against Tampa Bay in 2008. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:16:00 -0800Future Shock: Tampa Bay Rays Top 11 Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=13013
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=13013The pipeline of talent keeps flowing with the always-impressive Rays system.Tue, 22 Feb 2011 06:29:00 -0800Prospects Will Break Your Heart: What Could Go Wrong with the Rangers' Top 5 Prospects? by <a class='author' href="/author/jason_parks/">Jason Parks</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12905
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12905The Rangers prospects are blue-chip talents with rough edges, but will 2011 see them get sanded or beaten down?Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:29:00 -0800Future Shock: Texas Rangers Top 11 Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12845
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12845One of the best systems in the game has dropped due to a combination of graduations, trades, and disappointments, but there's still plenty of young talent to dream on.Thu, 03 Feb 2011 07:22:00 -0800Prospectus Q&A: Drew Pomeranz by <a class='author' href="/author/david_laurila/">David Laurila</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12774
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12774The Indians' 2011 first-rounder talks about mechanics, signing late, and his quirky curveball.Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:40:00 -0800Future Shock: Kansas City Royals Top 11 Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12470
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12470The best system in baseball is close to turning the franchise's fortunes around.Fri, 19 Nov 2010 06:00:00 -0800Prospectus Q&A: John Wetteland by <a class='author' href="/author/david_laurila/">David Laurila</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12339
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12339The Mariners bullpen coach and former major-league closer discusses pitching mechanics, knowing his pitchers and the question "Why?"Fri, 29 Oct 2010 05:00:00 -0700On the Beat: Septembers To Remember For Some Longshots by <a class='author' href="/author/john_perrotto/">John Perrotto</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12083
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12083The final month of the season provides some great human interest stories, along with other news and notes from around the major leagues.Mon, 27 Sep 2010 05:00:00 -0700On the Beat: Something to Build On by <a class='author' href="/author/john_perrotto/">John Perrotto</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12048
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12048The Pirates are encouraged by the performance of four youngsters in their lineup, along with other news and notes from around the major leagues.Wed, 22 Sep 2010 05:00:00 -0700On the Beat: Being Part of the Solution by <a class='author' href="/author/john_perrotto/">John Perrotto</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12024
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12024Interim manager Kirk Gibson would like a full shot at turning around the Diamondbacks, along with other news and notes from around the major leagues.Mon, 20 Sep 2010 05:00:00 -0700The Week in Quotes: August 30-September 5 by <a class='author' href="/news/index.php?author=126">Alex Carnevale</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=11922
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=11922Aroldis Chapman's sizzling fastball tops the chatter around baseball.Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:00:00 -0700Prospectus Q&A: Anthony Ranaudo by <a class='author' href="/author/david_laurila/">David Laurila</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=11904
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=11904The Red Sox' supplemental-round pick this year discusses getting drafted, his arsenal, and coming back from injuries. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:00:00 -0700The Week in Quotes: June 7-13 by <a class='author' href="/news/index.php?author=126">Alex Carnevale</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=11180
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=11180Plenty of talk about Stephen Strasburg's major-league debut along with other chatter from around baseball.Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:50:00 -0700The Week in Quotes: November 15-22 by <a class='author' href="/news/index.php?author=126">Alex Carnevale</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=9793
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=9793The notable quotables from the week that was.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:15:00 -0800Future Shock: Indians Top 11 Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=9784
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=9784Cleveland added considerable depth with last season's deals, but will it be enough to rebuild with?Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800Future Shock: Blue Jays Top 11 Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8609
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8609Toronto has a thin overall selection of promising talent, but there are a few big boppers on the way.Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:28:00 -0700Future Shock: Rangers Top 11 Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8602
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8602One of the game's best systems boasts talent at key positions up the middle, but especially on the mound.Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:01:00 -0700Future Shock: Mariners Top 11 Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8562
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8562The system that Jack Z. inherited is long on tools and promise, but its best farmhands have plenty to prove.Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:05:00 -0800Future Shock: Athletics Top 11 Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8551
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8551Jam-packed with talent, the A's system has near-term impact players, high-ceiling blue-chippers, and plenty to look forward to.Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:33:00 -0800Future Shock: Twins Top 11 Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8526
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8526Despite two tremendous talents to add to an already impressive stock in young talent in the majors, the Twins don't have the depth they used to.Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:23:00 -0800Future Shock: Nationals Top 11 Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8434
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8434Can the inhabitants of Nationals Park expect an infusion of new talent, or should modest expectations rule the day?Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:01:00 -0800Future Shock: Phillies Top 11 Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8382
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8382The defending World Series champions sort through a farm system full of valuables and a pile of over-performing youngsters.Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:14:00 -0800Future Shock: Mets Top 11 Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8376
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8376Without the overall depth of some organizations, the Metropolitans are left hoping that their bright lights shine.Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:28:00 -0800Future Shock: Cubs Top 11 Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8296
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8296The cupboard appears bare for now, and most of what's there may not be tasty enough to take down from the shelf. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:15:00 -0800Future Shock: Braves Top 11 Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8287
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8287A retooling system provides a crop with tons of upside potential, both close to The Show and in the system's lowest rungs.Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:45:00 -0800Prospectus Q&A: Brad Ziegler by <a class='author' href="/author/david_laurila/">David Laurila</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7925
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7925The streaking submariner talks about changing to a new delivery, ignoring his success, and what he has to do differently.Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:00:00 -0700Prospectus Q&A: Travis Snider by <a class='author' href="/author/david_laurila/">David Laurila</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7633
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7633The Blue Jays prospect talks about his approach to hitting, and sizes up a few promising pitchers from his draft class. Sat, 07 Jun 2008 21:00:00 -0700Future Shock: Bearing Down on Phillippe Aumont by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7600
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7600Sitting down with two scouts to take in the former first-rounder's start in Kane County. Fri, 30 May 2008 21:00:00 -0700Prospectus Q&A: Jesse Litsch and Brad Arnsberg by <a class='author' href="/author/david_laurila/">David Laurila</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7500
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7500The Blue Jays piecher and his pitching coach discuss his broad arsenal of pitches and the challenges of creating a gameplan with so many options. Sat, 10 May 2008 21:00:00 -0700The Week in Quotes: March 2-9 by <a class='author' href="/news/index.php?author=126">Alex Carnevale</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7221
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7221Kids with plus stuff, and the first of many Yankees/Rays clashes?Sun, 09 Mar 2008 21:00:00 -0700Future Shock: Giants Top 11 Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7176
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7176Long overstocked with arms to the exclusion of hitting talent, they finally have an elite bat atop an improving system. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:00:00 -0800Future Shock: Brewers Top 11 Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7105
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7105Milwaukee's top prospect is similar to its 2007 Rookie of the Year--a terrifying slugger in search of a position where he can settle in and let his bat do the talking. Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:00:00 -0800Future Shock: Dodgers Top 11 Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7094
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7094The best scouting and player development system in baseball has added to that track record with another excellent batch of impact talent. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:00:00 -0800Future Shock: Cubs Top 11 Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7055
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7055A slugging catcher and a 2007 first-round draftee highlight a small collection of talent. Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:00:00 -0800Future Shock: Twins Top 11 Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=6952
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=6952Minnesota's farm machinery has grown rusty of late, producing no near-term crops to help the Twins.Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:00:00 -0800Future Shock: White Sox Top 11 Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=6912
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=6912These other Sox will get little help from the farm trying to recover from a 90-loss season.Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:00:00 -0800Transaction Analysis: All-Around Catch-Up Edition by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=6632
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=6632Big men in cleats bounce around, on and off the waiver wire, as everyone rejiggers their rosters, however slightly.Sat, 25 Aug 2007 21:00:00 -0700Doctoring The Numbers: Charlie Haeger by <a class='author' href="/author/rany_jazayerli/">Rany Jazayerli</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=6068
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=6068Rany comes clean about an obsession with the knuckler, and his active interest in the best prospect to throw it in years.Wed, 04 Apr 2007 21:00:00 -0700Future Shock: Kansas City Royals Top Ten Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=5817
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=5817Three fantastic prospects occupy the 1-3 slots, but is there any depth in the Royals' farm system? Sun, 21 Jan 2007 21:00:00 -0800World Series Prospectus: The I [Heart] New York Matchup by <a class='author' href="/author/jay_jaffe/">Jay Jaffe</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=5647
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=5647Jay suffers the exquisite torture of a Jeff Weaver-Kenny Rogers duel in Game Two of the World Series. Go along for a sometimes rocky but always informative ride.Sun, 22 Oct 2006 21:00:00 -0700Prospectus Q&A: Charlie Zink by <a class='author' href="/news/index.php?author=13">Chaim Bloom</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2907
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2907Red Sox pitcher Charlie Zink is a rarity among pitchers: a 24-year-old knuckleballer. As a traditional pitcher in the Sally League, Zink put up a 1.68 ERA in relief in 2002 before the big club converted him to a full-time knuckleball pitcher. Zink posted a 3.90 ERA in High-A last year before improving on that with a 3.43 ERA in 39 innings at AA. This year, he cracked BP's Top 50 Prospects list. We sat down with Zink last week before a road game against the New Britain Rock Cats, and asked him about life as one of baseball's rarest breeds.Tue, 25 May 2004 21:00:00 -0700